Hua Qianxiao, the Sword Fanatic is fought in The bridge on the road to Pangzhen in the launch build of Phantom Blade Zero. A drunk swordsman with a broken blade who laughs harder the more it breaks; beating him unlocks the Fanatic's Broken Blade and its Drunk state.
From the launch game’s own text 29 Oct 2026 · in-game boss dossier (BossName_007)
Hua Qianxiao, the Sword Fanatic in-game dossier and forms
Hua Qianxiao, the Sword Fanatic
A swordsman in blue stands drunk on the bridge to Pangzhen, pouring wine over his mask. He waits for the man who once broke his sword. Hua Qianxiao spent his life pursuing mastery of the sword and long stood at the pinnacle. Then those who had barely lost to him began falling easily to Maskwalkers, while mediocre fighters toppled Wulin masters overnight. The message was clear: without Transcension, the age would leave him behind. He left the choice to his wine. One cup meant yes, the next no. By the time he could drink no more, he had forgotten which answer came last. Perhaps drink let him forget the cost. Afterward, Hua Qianxiao found stronger companions. Those of the righteous path who condemned him fell easily to his blade, offering little satisfaction. Only when the Pillars of Kunlun sought help from the mysterious Order did he find something new to anticipate. He never imagined his prized five-foot blade would break. Nor that every gaze upon the fracture would make him laugh louder and fight fiercer. Yet no amount of laughter could ease a drunken swordsman’s obsession.
Hua Qianxiao, the Sword Fanatic is fought in The bridge on the road to Pangzhen in the launch build of Phantom Blade Zero. A drunk swordsman with a broken blade who laughs harder the more it breaks; beating him unlocks the Fanatic's Broken Blade and its Drunk state.
How to beat this fight
A side-spin into a swipe means a red attack is next: perfect-dodge it.
Stay close. The drunk sword has reach. When he spins on the ground like a breakdance, get out before the blast.
He drops the Fanatic’s Broken Blade.
Location, weapons and connected quests
Hua Qianxiao, the Sword Fanatic is fought in The bridge on the road to Pangzhen in the launch build of Phantom Blade Zero. This encounter connects to The Fanatic’s Broken Blade. Unlocks the A Thousand Cups Drained trophy and achievement (Defeat Hua Qianxiao, the Sword Fanatic.).
Key facts
Boss · Launch build
Hua Qianxiao, the Sword Fanatic
Hua Qianxiao, the Sword Fanatic key facts from the launch build
Where do you fight Hua Qianxiao, the Sword Fanatic in Phantom Blade Zero?
Hua Qianxiao, the Sword Fanatic is fought in The bridge on the road to Pangzhen in the launch build of Phantom Blade Zero. A drunk swordsman with a broken blade who laughs harder the more it breaks; beating him unlocks the Fanatic's Broken Blade and its Drunk state.
What does the in-game dossier say about Hua Qianxiao, the Sword Fanatic?
A swordsman in blue stands drunk on the bridge to Pangzhen, pouring wine over his mask. He waits for the man who once broke his sword. Hua Qianxiao spent his life pursuing mastery of the sword and long stood at the pinnacle. Then those who had barely lost to him began falling easily to Maskwalkers, while mediocre fighters toppled Wulin masters overnight. The message was clear: without Transcension, the age would leave him behind. He left the choice to his wine. One cup meant yes, the next no. By the time he could drink no more, he had forgotten which answer came last. Perhaps drink let him forget the cost. Afterward, Hua Qianxiao found stronger companions. Those of the righteous path who condemned him fell easily to his blade, offering little satisfaction. Only when the Pillars of Kunlun sought help from the mysterious Order did he find something new to anticipate. He never imagined his prized five-foot blade would break. Nor that every gaze upon the fracture would make him laugh louder and fight fiercer. Yet no amount of laughter could ease a drunken swordsman’s obsession.
What weapons, quests or trophies connect to Hua Qianxiao, the Sword Fanatic?
This encounter connects to The Fanatic’s Broken Blade. Unlocks the A Thousand Cups Drained trophy and achievement (Defeat Hua Qianxiao, the Sword Fanatic.).
